I had contributions from both sets of parents. My situation was a little different as parents also used it for clients and business associates with whom they are close which ramps up the total number of guests and how certain things are run. My in laws treated the contribution as free reign to plan it as if more than half the room gave a flying fart that their forefather's washed ashore from that remote European island 100 years ago, even though I asked that it be toned down. I keep that memory close to the heart to be unleashed only in the most confrontational discussions.

I enjoyed my wedding. The ceremony was much more memorable than the reception to me, so I really have no particular need for extravagant parties. The rehearsal party, on the other hand, was freaking fantastic. The people at Mirabell said we drank more than most bachelor parties. I was massively hung over when I said "I do" which I think opens it up to whether I had capacity to give legal consent.

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And men have lost their reason.

Not my parents. I didn't want to feel like I owed my wife's parents anything.

My Dad had already passed and so I never truly even thought about taking money from my own Mom.

Like I said, I think it's just a function of being on my own for 10 years already and my wife and I had good jobs. At what age are you too old to have your parents pay for your wedding? 27 seemed about right to me.

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You know me like that.

Let me clarify that last point. It's probably not age-specific as much as life-stage specific. I'm sure there are many people older than that where it makes perfect sense.

Again, I don't have strong feelings about what others do. I was just sharing.

In theory.

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You know me like that.

Yeah, well that's just like your opinion, man.

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Frank/Boyd,
I have an honest question. Who is giving the speech(es) at your weddings?
The reason I ask,is that nowadays everybody wants that mic! Years ago,the best man gives a toast and that was it. The last wedding I was at,the frickin' groom talked for 10 minutes (Lawyer) & the brides sister another 10! WTF?!?

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

You share the same life story as Superman...are you Superman?

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

I have 2 best men, she has 1 matron of honor, though that may change to 2 in the coming days.
We are telling them they have a 60 second limit and we are directing the DJ to cut the mic off at 75 seconds if they aren't ending it.

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Wow,that's actually pretty smart. I'm impressed.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

Short, sweet, to the point. Nobody wants to hear about my crazy college party, or that cute dress she wore to a graduation party years ago. Talk quickly about us, the relationship, raise your glass, sit down. Next.

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Can I get on the mic to talk about your wild and crazy Radio Shack days when people would get mad when you locked the doors?

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

75 seconds? Really?

I've made some great speeches at weddings but there always at least a few minutes.

"Would you like to try a pizza puff,Miss?" doesn't count as a speech

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

So far, just my best man, and maybe the lady's dad...he is undecided. I will probably say something brief as well. Definitely won't be a 20-30 minute thing, though.

Her family is kind of on the religious side, so I was told that "grace" is a requirement. I've been given the ok to have a little fun with it, before we have a short, serious one.

We were at her aunt's wedding about a year and a half ago, and her great uncle, who used to be a priest, rambled on with a 15 minute blessing. I explained that he is welcome to say the blessing as long as it's short...she has agreed to it. If I have to guess, we need someone else to pull this blessing stuff out.

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HA!

No really, Im just fantastic. I pinch hit for my buddies brother's wedding.

"Used to be a priest"? Was he DFA'd? I will be warning my daughter about blowhards wanting the Mic. You give me a Mic and I might do 15 minutes of stand-up material but I know better. Short & sweet is the way to go.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

He was in, then he decided the life wasn't for him...so I'm told. He married my soon to be in-laws. That's all I know.

He's a nice enough guy...just very long winded.

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I rhymed my speech at my sister's wedding.

I thought I would come up here and say a few things.
About Jerry and Jill and their exchanging of rings.
As you may have figured it out, as these words hit your heads….
Instead of randomly speaking, I chose to rhyme instead.

(nice try though, Gregg…Chad. Toni’s speech was o.k., I guess…. Not everyone has the stuff to be a closer)

I knew Jerry before he and Jill had met.
Jerry joined our band, a new partnership set.
So these two kids started dating.
A week after some guys wedding…(shifty eyes)
Did Jerry really know what he was getting (into)?
(Hey it’s not perfect…I’m not freaking Edgar Allen Poe)

It’s funny because Jerry thought he needed my permission.
Dude, I’m not dating you…that’s Jill’s decision.
And so it began, their life together.
Diddly doo diddly doo fast forward….whatever.

(O.k., so we are jumping ahead in time. Cool? Is everyone over 40 keeping up?
If not…. don’t worry, your kids can tell you about later. Confused Mom?)
So…jumping forward in time. To the future! As it relates to the past, um…in this thing, here.)

They moved in together….living in SIN! (I’m not judging, it just fits the stanza)
But, Dad didn’t know….Ha, let the fun begin.
They kept up the ruse, sly like a fox.
Until Dad saw Hendricks on Jill’s mailbox…

(See everyone knew that they had an apartment…except Dad….people over 40..Cool?)
diddly doo diddly doo fast forward…

Some six plus years had past, of many good times…
Concerts, Bears Games, getting drinky at Northside.
(these are a few of my favorite things)
Still together this long…they got a dog, bought a car.
I’m sure we all thought a wedding couldn’t be far…..(off).

With Jerry a year and a half away from his undergrad degree…(congrats on that btw)
At romantic dinner he asked…. Will you marry me?
(she said yes, btw for you late comers)
And then again later…. a surprise party at Northside (Beer. Jager…Jameson.)
Jill showed us the ring, laughing, “It’s about fricken time.”

And now, here we are…..
Quite a nice joint.
Tux’s are pretty hot too.
Hello ladies! How do you do?

You couldn’t have had the wedding after prom weekend though, huh?
15-17 year old kids with their mommies holding up the line at Men’s Warehouse on Thursday night.
Really….Really….Seriously. Wow.
It should take 5 minutes to try on a Tux….and depending on the situation, 30 seconds.
Pants fit, collar fits, shirt length good, jacket fit….done. 5 minutes.
There should be a mom timer….on prom weekend. At Men’s warehouse.


Haiku:

Hey, Jill and Jerry
They got hitched May seventeen.
Refrigerator.

In closing:

So, please raise your glasses to Jill and Jerry we toast….
Or I’ll just keep going and this will turn into a roast.
Huh…rhymes.
My dear sister, Jill…you are sweet and strong like no other.
Jerry, I am proud to be your brother. (in-law)
Live together forever, and as you do…
Make me the coolest uncle ever times one or times 2…

I made it through this and I didn’t even cry…
And I just like to say that…

I love you guys….

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Frank would have cut your Mic half way in. Pretty clever speech though.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

yeah, i probably would have gotten about a 1/4 of the way through.

thanks.

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@audioidkid

Awesome!

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Don't take it personally.

That would require me to have moved from the farmlands to the big city and created an alter ego to keep my true identity secret.

And that would be silly.

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So friends are beginning to get married so unfamiliar with wedding norms/etiquette as an adult as opposed to going as a kid. Question for all the wedding experts/commentators on the board:

Very good friend from college is getting married and was invited to be a groomsman. The wedding invitation had an option for a +1. But when I asked whether I can bring one he said no. Is this because groomsmen aren't supposed to bring anyone since they have to pair up with a bridesmaid?

No, it's because he's a dick.

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Groomsman should always have the option to bring a date.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

He's fucking with you or joking or an asshole

He's trying to get you laid, dispshit. Accept the gift.

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

He was 100% serious. Eh, kinda sucky then but the day is about them.

What if you were married and had to tell your wife she couldn't go.

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Terrible move by them not allowing you to bring a guest. Thats just a dick move, no two ways about it.

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